Fire destroys home, damages neighboring house in Queens
Thick clouds of smoke could be seen coming from 159th Street near Riverside Drive on Sunday afternoon. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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Thick clouds of smoke could be seen coming from 159th Street near Riverside Drive on Sunday afternoon. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Members of New York City agencies -- including the NYPD, FDNY and NYC Sanitation -- went head-to-head in charity boxing matches Friday night.
More than 200 FDNY firefighters got screened for skin cancer Saturday. Studies show firefighters face an increased risk of melanoma due to exposure to cancer-causing substances.
Police are questioning someone following an intentional house fire in Brooklyn that killed a 70-year-old man.
Vetus Roberts, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze on Monroe Street. The father and grandfather worked as a carpenter. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Three firefighters were taken to the hospital after a fire ripped through a row of businesses in the Bronx, and two apartments nearby also caught fire. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A fast-moving fire destroyed several businesses in the Bronx along with two residential apartments. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire impacting multiple businesses in the Wakefield section of the Bronx.
Four Staten Island firefighters are suing New York City and the FDNY after they were hurt responding to a call on Shotwell Avenue in February 2023.
Four Staten Island firefighters are suing New York City and the FDNY after they were hurt responding to a call in February 2023. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Leary Firefighters Foundation, founded by actor Dennis Leary, gives civilians the chance to train with New York City's Bravest for a day.
Four Staten Island firefighters are suing New York City and the FDNY after they were hurt responding to a call in February 2023. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
FDNY Firefighter Kevin Paulicelli is on the road to recovery after receiving life-saving drug hydroxocobalamin.
Still with bandages on his arms, the 38-year-old father of two collapsed Friday while fighting a smoky two-alarm fire inside a Bronx home. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
It happened at around 4 p.m. on Sunday on Roebling Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the latest.
A firefighter collapsed while responding to a Bronx house fire Friday, and fire officials say a "miracle drug" likely saved his life.
Fire officials say a "miracle drug" likely saved the life of a firefighter who collapsed while responding to a house fire in the Bronx on Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Officials provided an update Friday on a Bronx house fire that left three firefighters injured.
Three firefighters were seriously injured in a house fire in the Bronx on Friday. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A firefighter was seriously injured battling a two-alarm house fire in the Bronx on Friday, the FDNY says.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger went to his firehouse in Borough Park on Monday.
The overnight fire in Hamilton Heights is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Fire officials say one person was treated for a minor injury after the fire broke out in New Dorp Beach.
Two civilians were treated for smoke inhalation, and two firefighters were also injured.
The last-place Nationals beat the Mets 9-3 on Thursday to take two of three from their banged-up NL East rivals.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
The Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday.
It's the latest immigration raid in Edison after a similar one in July.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore are still seeing some impact.
It's the latest immigration raid in Edison after a similar one in July.
Attorneys say one of the victims raised warning flags about the killer, but that investigators failed to act.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
The last-place Nationals beat the Mets 9-3 on Thursday to take two of three from their banged-up NL East rivals.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
The Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Reports of an active shooter at Villanova University on Thursday were a hoax, according to the university's president.
A group of boys from Fairfield, Connecticut, will play for the U.S. championship at the Little League World Series this weekend. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, fans at home are ready to cheer their team to victory.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 5:45 p.m.
Whether you're serving aces or sandwiches, the U.S. Open is satisfying every appetite. CBS News New York's John Dias went to Queens to get a taste of the food tennis fans will get to try this year.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan a red envelope of cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
